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A30697 The poor mans friend, or A narrative of what progresse many worthy citi- [sic] of London have made in that godly work of providing for the poor With an Ordinance of Parliament for the better carrying on of the work. Published for the information and encouragement of those, both in city and countrey, that wish well to so pious a work. Bush, Rice.; England and Wales. Parliament. Proceedings. 1647-12-17. 1650 (1650) Wing B6231A; ESTC R214161 19,460 30

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